Leaf and Yard Waste in Everett, MA

The pickup rules

Grass, leaves and small branches tied, not taped, are accepted. Plastic bags, large branches, rocks, dirt and broken pots are not. Brown paper bags need no sticker. Barrels need a visible City of Everett Yard Waste sticker from the Constituent Services desk on the first floor of City Hall, 484 Broadway. Holiday weeks move pickup by one day, around Nov 26 and Dec 25. Large branches can be scheduled with the city's mulcher truck by calling 617-394-2270. The city listed no yard waste drop-off site on the pages we read.

When the leaves fall and what to do with extras

In New England, most leaves come down from late October into mid-November, and wet leaves in paper bags get heavy and tear. With only five weeks between now and the end of December, a missed bag week means waiting two weeks. If you have more than a dozen bags, a large pile from a landlord cleanup or a downed branch that exceeds the limits, JunkRun hauls yard debris priced by the load, from $209 for a quarter trailer. A full trailer holds about 12 cubic yards, which is a lot of bags, so one stop can clear a back yard that would take the city several rounds.

Everett yard waste weeks, fall 2026

Oct 26-30
This round has just ended.
Nov 9-13
Next pickup; leaves peak, bag early.
Nov 23-28
Thanksgiving week; holiday shift on Nov 26.
Dec 7-11
Late leaves, small branches.
Dec 21-26
Last of 2026; Dec 25 shifts a day.

Local resources in Everett

Donation, reuse and recycling options near the pickup. We are not affiliated with these; confirm hours and what they accept before you go.

Town
Everett City Hall (Collector's Office and Constituent Services)
Accepts: Mattress and box spring recycling payment, white goods stickers, yard waste barrel stickers, bulk item stickers
The one stop where Everett stickers are bought; call 3-1-1 or 617-394-2270 first. In Everett itself.
484 Broadway, Everett, MA 02149
Website for Everett City Hall (Collector's Office and Constituent Services)617-394-2270

Quick answers

Can I use plastic bags?

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No. Use brown paper bags, or a barrel with a city sticker.

What time must it be out?

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By 7 a.m. on your street's day.

What about a big branch?

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Call 617-394-2270 to schedule the city mulcher truck.

Sources

Rules, fees and hours change, so confirm with Everett before you go.

City of Everett: City Services (accepted yard waste): “What’s Accepted Grass clippings Leaves Small branches (tied, not taped)” · accessed October 31, 2026
City of Everett: City Services (not accepted): “What’s Not Accepted Plastic bags Large branches Rocks or dirts Broken pots” · accessed October 31, 2026
City of Everett: City Services (paper bags): “Brown paper bags (no yard waste sticker needed)” · accessed October 31, 2026
City of Everett: City Services (barrel stickers): “Need a Yard Waste Sticker? Available at the Constituent Services desk located on the First Floor of Everett City Hall” · accessed October 31, 2026
City of Everett: City Services (holiday weeks): “Pickup will be delayed by one day for the rest of the week” · accessed October 31, 2026
City of Everett: City Services (mulcher truck): “Call 617-394-2270 to schedule the City mulcher truck” · accessed October 31, 2026

Leaf and Yard Waste Pickup in Everett, MA